Clinical Research Coordinator/Clinical Research Nurse, SOM, SSLI

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. All full-time university staff are eligible for our generous benefits package that includes choices for health, vision, and dental coverage, life-insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, retirement planning, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, flexible spending accounts, tuition benefits, significant paid-time off, 12 paid holidays, and more. Explore our benefits further here: https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/benefits/university-and-academic-professional-benefits/

Job Summary:

The Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Clinical Research Coordinator / Clinical Research Nurse to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing clinical research studies, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines, and coordinating with investigators, sponsors, and study participants. This role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities:

-Coordinate and manage clinical research studies from initiation to completion.
-Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including IRB protocols and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
-Recruit, screen, and enroll study participants while maintaining accurate and confidential records.
-Obtain informed consent from participants and ensure adherence to study protocols.
-Monitor study progress, including data collection, entry, and quality control.
-Liaise with principal investigators, sponsors, and regulatory agencies.
-Prepare and submit regulatory documents, including Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications and amendments.
-Assist in trial budget review.
-Maintain study-related documentation and ensure proper record-keeping.
-Report adverse events and protocol deviations in a timely manner.
-Coordinate study visits, monitor participant safety, and ensure proper follow-up.
-Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU

Minimum Hiring Standards:

Bachelor’s degree
RN licensure required to be hired into a clinical research nurse position
Experience with direct patient care
Desire to work independently and closely with patients and physicians
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience in clinical research coordination preferred.
Knowledge of clinical research regulations, GCP, and IRB processes.
Certification as a Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or equivalent is a plus

Additional Information:
ORP Eligible: -NO
Hours / weeks - 40 hours weekly
Title Details: Clinical Research Coordinator/ Clinical Research Nurse
UNIVERSITY JOB CODE: Clinical Research Coordinator 1-3 (34111N-34113N)/Clinical Research Nurse 1-3 (34081N-34083N)
University Job Family: Research & Innovation

This is a restricted position with no set end date and continued employment is dependent upon project needs, availability of funds, and performance.

The position will remain open until a candidate is selected.

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action university providing access to education and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.

The School of Medicine continuously strives for our workplace and learning environment to reflect the demographic and social milieu of the communities we serve. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.